Tonii, the L.A.-based artist crafts a moment that plays less like a single and more like an invitation. on“talk me thru it,” In smooth, centered modern R&B shading, the song exudes a relaxed poise and suave charm. “talk me thru it” is a sapphic love song tinged with desire and longing. Tonii captures that suspended-in-time sensation with vocals which feel intimate and real, permitting emotional shifts to do much of the work.
“talk me thru it," is more of a serious R&B release. There is ambition in the production choices, and there’s also a clear artistic vision at play through every moment. Her sound is glossy and chic but never cold, every detail compels listeners further into her world.
“talk me thru it” communicates not only as a love song, but also as representation, a track created for queer women to dance to and feel seen by, to listen to their romance mirrored back at them with precision and care. Tonii does not merely narrate a scene, she designs a place where longing, fantasy and connection can exist.
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